Jar: meaning, definitions and examples

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jar

[ dʒɑːr ]

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container

A cylindrical container with a wide mouth and tight lid, typically made of glass or clay, used for storing food or liquids.

Synonyms

container, pot, vessel

Examples of usage

She filled the jar with cookies for the party.
The jam jar was almost empty.

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measurement

A unit of measurement, equal to approximately 1.1 liters or 2 pints, used for liquids.

Synonyms

measure, quantity, volume

Examples of usage

She bought a jar of olive oil at the store.
The recipe called for two jars of water.

Translations

Translations of the word "jar" in other languages:

🇵🇹 jarro

🇮🇳 बरनी

🇩🇪 Krug

🇮🇩 toples

🇺🇦 глечик

🇵🇱 słoik

🇯🇵 瓶

🇫🇷 bocal

🇪🇸 tarro

🇹🇷 kavanoz

🇰🇷 병

🇸🇦 جرة

🇨🇿 džbán

🇸🇰 džbán

🇨🇳 罐

🇸🇮 kozarec

🇮🇸 krukka

🇰🇿 құмыра

🇬🇪 ქილა

🇦🇿 qəfə

🇲🇽 tarro

Word origin

The word 'jar' originated from Middle English 'jarre', from Old French 'jarre', possibly from Arabic 'jarrah' meaning 'earthen water vessel'. The use of 'jar' as a unit of measurement dates back to the late 14th century.